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Offset elbow installation – DuraVent DuraChimney II User Manual

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Figure 17

installed 1” off the Chase Top Flashing to provide

proper ventilation (Fig. 15). Tighten the bolts

of the Storm Collar and seal the Storm Collar

against the Chimney with sealant. Be sure

Chimney and Offsets are properly supported.

Attach the Chimney Cap onto the top of the

chimney by setting the female end of the Cap

onto the male end of the last Chimney Section.

Secure the Cap by using (4) sheet metal screws

provided (Fig. 16). Do not push down from the

top portion of the cap as this may damage the

cap. Push from the lower section of the Cap if

needed. The Chimney Cap can be removed for

chimney cleaning as described in the Chimney

Maintenance section of the instructions.

14. Enclosures: Enclose chimneys where

they pass through occupied spaces, including

closets. Always maintain at least a 2-inch

clearance between the chimney and any

combustible materials. Interior enclosures

may be constructed with standard framing and

sheathed with sheetrock or plywood. Use a Wall

Strap or Stabilizer at least every 8 feet to maintain

a minimum of 2 inches of air space between the

chimney and combustible materials.

OFFSET ELBOW INSTALLATION

A 30° Elbow (measured from the vertical) is

the largest that can be used in an offset. A

30° Elbow may not be combined with another

elbow to make a steeper offset (e.g. two 30°

Elbows are not allowed to be put together to

form a 60° elbow). Avoid Elbows if possible. A

totally vertical chimney is more efficient. When

Elbows are necessary to avoid obstructions

such as rafters, ridgepoles, or joists, you

are only allowed to use 1 pair of Elbows in

any one chimney system. Refer to Offset

Chart in Table 3 (page 14) to determine the

pipe sections needed for the offset desired.

Horizontal runs of chimney violate building

code and are not allowed.

Figure 18

1. Attach Elbows: Attach Elbow to Chimney

Section or other Elbow by mating the male

and female ends with each other and

using the (4) sheet metal screws provided.

Attach one Elbow to the Chimney Section

below, and align it for the offset. Determine

the required offset length and attach an

30° OR 15°

ELBOW STRAP

ELBOW

ELBOW STRAP

1 PER

SECTION

ELBOW STRAP